Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Elyria
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionPosition SummaryThe therapist is
learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of
behavior of his/her hospital or care facility. This therapist
performs basic competencies within orientation and provides
satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.Essential
Functions
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medicated aerosol delivery
- Airway clearance therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Oxygen and humidity therapy
- Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy,
transport, etc.)Required For All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to
documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain
Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual
training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are
in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the
workplace.QualificationsQualifications:Education
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory required
- Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory preferredLicenses and
Certifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with license to practice
in Ohio requiredPreferred QualificationsAt least one year of recent
experience is preferred. Previous work in a hospital is also
preferred. Being a member of the AARC is strongly recommended. The
schedule is hour night shifts, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends
and holidays. Employees who are hired to work 16-34 hours per week
will be awarded a $5,000 sign on bonus: $1,500 to be paid out the
next applicable pay period after 90 days of employment, $3,500 to
be paid out following the 1 year mark, based on performance.
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Keywords: University Hospitals, Troy , Registered Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Elyria, Michigan
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